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What to Know About Women’s Basketball Today
1. The Portal Is Packed (And It’s Getting Messy) 👀
The college basketball transfer portal is overflowing, with over 1,300 players already entered. That includes the entire Tennessee roster, most of Iowa State, and multiple Texas players, even after a Final Four run.
WHY IT MATTERS: We saw a lot of movement last year, but this feels like a different level. It’s not just players looking for new opportunities, it’s entire rosters turning over. When a team like Texas loses key contributors after a Final Four season, it tells you how fluid things have become. Continuity is harder to keep, and programs are basically rebuilding every offseason.
🗳️ What's your take on the transfer portal?
2. Angel Reese Effect Hits Atlanta Immediately 💥
What a difference a day makes. Just one day after trading for Angel Reese, the Atlanta Dream saw a surge in social media engagement and ticket demand. The team was ready and launched her new jersey that day as well, and those sold out in less than 24 hours. (Front Office Sports)
WHY IT MATTERS: This is the business side of star power. Angel Reese arrives and she moves financial expectations. Atlanta has ranked lowest in attendance for the past three years, largely due to playing in a smaller venue that holds only 3,500. Now the Dream have a decision to make: stick with the current setup and lose revenue, or find a bigger arena to match the demand.
3. Sue Bird Heads to NBC 🎙️
This resume keeps getting more impressive. Sue Bird is joining NBC and Peacock’s WNBA coverage as a studio analyst starting this season, adding another major role to her post-playing career. (NBC Sports)
WHY IT MATTERS: Sue Bird continues to shape the game even after retiring. Between her GM work with USA Basketball, partial ownership in Seattle, existing media responsibilities for her brand Togethxr, and now national TV coverage, she’s one of the most trusted and positive voices in the sport. Having someone with her perspective on a growing broadcast platform is a big win for fans and for the league.
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OVERTIME ⏱️
Big Deal in Dallas: The Wings are partnering with CVS for their jersey patch in what’s reportedly the most valuable deal in franchise history.
Late Night Champs: UCLA made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live as part of their national title celebration tour.
Double Duty: Sophie Cunningham is joining USA Network’s WNBA coverage as a contributor this season, when not playing in her own games.
🗳️ Poll Results from Yesterday: We asked how many of you have been following the WNBA since the beginning and it looks like a lot of you, 61% in fact, which is so cool to see!
